The personal finance tasks business owners should complete before the end of 2026
As a business owner, you might neglect your personal finances because you’re focused on those of your company. Your business may be among your largest financial assets, but it is important to remember that your personal finances exist separately. Taking time to review your own financial plans can help you make more informed decisions and […]
6 reasons why planning for your future is easy to delay
Organising your finances and planning your future are important tasks. Yet, it’s something that many people put off. Procrastination isn’t simply a lack of discipline. It’s often linked to stress, fear of failure, and other psychological factors, and working with a financial planner could help overcome these obstacles. Even if you have a financial plan […]
5 useful tips that could help you identify financial blind spots
There are times when you may make mistakes without realising it. These mistakes could be due to blind spots, such as habits, assumptions, or risks that go unnoticed, and could affect your financial decisions. Making mistakes is a part of life. However, because hidden mistakes often go unidentified, they may be repeated. Over time, the […]
How the benefits of your financial plan go beyond you to your family
A financial plan is rarely focused solely on the person making it. For many, a successful plan also benefits their family. When setting out your goals as part of your financial plan, your family might feature in them. Perhaps you want your retirement income to be enough so that you can treat them to an […]
How financial planning could give you the confidence to spend more
The importance of saving is drummed into us from a very early age. As a child, for example, you may have had a moneybox and been encouraged to save your spare coins. As you get older, this extends into saving for university, saving up for a house, saving for retirement, and so on. But what […]
Guide: 5 key financial planning steps to consider during a divorce
Going through a divorce can be incredibly emotionally challenging, but it may also represent the beginning of a new phase of your life. When starting a new chapter, it’s important to consider your financial plan, review your goals, and prepare for any challenges you might face in the future. This could be especially true during […]
5 compelling non-financial reasons to work with a financial planner now
When you first seek financial advice, your goal may be to grow your wealth or make the most of tax-efficient allowances. A financial planner can provide support in these areas, but the benefits could have a much larger effect on your life and wellbeing. A survey conducted by Hymans Robertson asked people with more than […]
7 simple steps you can take right now to improve your financial engagement
How engaged with your finances are you? A survey suggests that millions of Brits aren’t actively managing their finances and it could mean they’re missing out on opportunities or overlooking risks. According to a Legal & General survey, almost half of adults are “financially disengaged” – that’s the equivalent of 24.5 million people. If you’re […]
If your mortgage repayments have increased, you should review your financial protection
Over the last year, interest rates have steadily increased. If you have a mortgage, it may have affected your repayments, or could in the future. So, does your financial protection still provide the cover you need? The Bank of England has increased its base interest rate to tackle high inflation, which has led to a […]
4 valuable ways a financial planner can help you tackle “overwhelming” pension information
Do you find pension information confusing? You’re not alone; 50% of people in the UK describe the information they receive about their pension as “overwhelming”, according to a Standard Life study. Fortunately, there are places where you can seek guidance or advice. The survey found 83% of people think financial advisers offer useful support. If […]